The Central Library offers access to its catalog, the Internet, word processing, all print resources and more through special technologies designed for use by people with disabilities. Call 315-435-1900 to make an appointment or for more information, or visit the Adaptive Technologies page for details.

The Rosamond Gifford Lecture Series is now the largest library-related lecture series in the country. Our lectures have enriched the Central New York community by presenting some of the best literary talent of our time to entertain, delight and inform our audience.

Reading to a therapy dog is a fun and rewarding opportunity for school-age children to read one-on-one to a real, live and gentle dog. Children read aloud, one-on-one, to certified, trained dogs at the library with the dog’s handler present.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

For Teachers and Tutors

The Adult ESL Training Video Project SeriesVideos to enhance the development of adult ESL instructors. Topics include:-Lesson Planing for Life Skills-Building Literacy with Adult Emergent Readers-Teaching Grammar in Real Life Contexts-Growing Vocabulary with Beginning Learners...and more

American English From the website, "American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture. This website provides a variety of engaging materials and resources for teachers' professional development and for students in the classroom. Both teachers and students will find new ways to practice English and learn more about the United States."